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On this episode we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for June 2017, None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio. A YA novel about a homecoming queen who finds out that she was born intersex, and what happens when her secret is leaked to her entire school. It's a story of coming to terms with one's identity, dealing with bullying, and the importance of support in times of crisis. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba July 2017 pick is Exit West by Mohsin Hamid This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

In this episode, we present our interview with author Maurene Goo of the new YA romantic comedy novel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, about an overachieving girl who tries to employ romantic lessons learned from watching Korean Dramas in real life. We chat about the new book, Maurene's writing process, and of course, Korean Dramas. For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! This Episode's Hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo), Host Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh), Host This Episode's Guest: Maurene Goo, Author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love (@mauxbot ‏ ) Don't forget, The Books & Boba June 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Books & Boba highlights the latest news in Asian American literature for June 2017 including new releases, newsworthy stories, book deals, and we make up for missing some major new releases in last month's episode. New Releases Mentioned on the Show: Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan Chemistry by Weike Wang Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami Boundless by Jillian Tamaki How to Write Good by Ryan Higa Noteworthy by Riley Redgate Dear Cyborg by Eugene Lim Lonesone Lies Before Us by Don Lee So Much I Want to Tell You: Letters to My Little Sister by Anna Akana Saints and Misfits by S.K. Ali Raven Strategem by Yoon Ha Lee Want by Cindy Pon Kingsway West: Volume 1 by Greg Pak Girl on the Verge by Pintip Dunn For additional thoughts and discussion visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. Support Books & Boba by checking out our Online Bookstore! Follow our hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba June 2017 pick is None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective